Many of the latest arrivals at the kennels, which is based near Alnwick, are victims of the drive to find lockdown companions during the pandemic.
Three years on, many animals are now being given up as people’s lives return to normal.
Of course the dedicated staff and volunteers at Northumberland Dog Rescue ensure the animals’ days are filled with plenty of exercise and play, but the pooches still need a place to call their own.
If you are interested in adopting one of them, email [email protected] with as much information about yourself as possible.
Here are 12 dogs looking for a new home:
Of course the dedicated staff and volunteers at Northumberland Dog Rescue ensure the animals’ days are filled with plenty of exercise and play, but the pooches still need a place to call their own.
![Luke arrived to the charity with pal Maz, who are both Alapaha blue blood bulldogs. Luke is 11 months old and is definitely still a pup. He is looking for a home with no small children due to his size, which also doesn't have another dog.](https://www.northumberlandgazette.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOjZlNTMxZTZiLTI3YzktNDA0MS1hYzNhLTMxZWI0ODA3YWU2MzozZmJmYzRlMS0wZGMyLTQyMWYtOTFjMi1hN2I1YTFkZTcyNzQ=.jpg?crop=3:2&width=640)
5. Luke
Luke arrived to the charity with pal Maz, who are both Alapaha blue blood bulldogs. Luke is 11 months old and is definitely still a pup. He is looking for a home with no small children due to his size, which also doesn't have another dog. Photo: Contributed
![Maz is an eight-month-old Alapaha blue blood bulldog. Maz was collected as a stray and her owners didn't want her back. She can be a little nervous initially, but is a crackers puppy most of the time. She does need to be the only dog in a home and will need someone who is around a lot to give her some training.](https://www.northumberlandgazette.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOmM1OWIzMjBjLTI4MTUtNDhlYS05YTBlLWQ2YjVmZDVlZDhmMzozM2YyMTE5My02ODIzLTQ5NWMtYjZmZS01MjExMTk1ZTQ3ZTY=.jpg?crop=3:2&width=640)
6. Maz
Maz is an eight-month-old Alapaha blue blood bulldog. Maz was collected as a stray and her owners didn't want her back. She can be a little nervous initially, but is a crackers puppy most of the time. She does need to be the only dog in a home and will need someone who is around a lot to give her some training. Photo: Contributed
![Davey is three years old and has faced a difficult start to life. As a puppy, Davey had no socialisation meaning now he is very nervous around strangers. He is looking for an owner who has no kids or other pets, and who is happy to take things slow with him. Northumberland Dog Rescue said: "We all adore Davey as he is an absolute goofball and makes us laugh every day."](https://www.northumberlandgazette.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOjk5ZjMxYzFlLTZiMTctNDFlMC04YmJlLWNkMjJmZDBhZmZhZjpkYTRiNzU3NC02ZjFhLTQ0NDQtOTZhNC04MTdlODYzNmRiZGE=.jpg?crop=3:2&width=640)
7. Davey
Davey is three years old and has faced a difficult start to life. As a puppy, Davey had no socialisation meaning now he is very nervous around strangers. He is looking for an owner who has no kids or other pets, and who is happy to take things slow with him. Northumberland Dog Rescue said: "We all adore Davey as he is an absolute goofball and makes us laugh every day." Photo: Contributed
![Flapjack is four to five years old and like a lot of rescue dogs, has trust issues and can be quite feisty. Flapjack is looking for a home with no children or other dogs, but he is happy to make friends when out on walks.](https://www.northumberlandgazette.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOmM2ZWE1YWIzLTU1MzUtNGEyNi1iNWQyLTkxNWMyOTMwMjkyNjo0Y2Q3M2E0Ni1jMDM0LTRiZDgtYjA3My0yYTUwYjc3YTZmODY=.jpg?crop=3:2&width=640)
8. Flapjack
Flapjack is four to five years old and like a lot of rescue dogs, has trust issues and can be quite feisty. Flapjack is looking for a home with no children or other dogs, but he is happy to make friends when out on walks. Photo: Contributed